Breer was told that Green is battling ligament damage under his big toe. The Bengals want to be careful with the lingering injury, which has knocked the pass-catcher out of two straight games.

It comes as little surprise after Green missed Friday's practice and was listed as doubtful for Sunday.

Without Green in the lineup, the Bengals pumped out 37 points in a tie against Carolina in Week 6. Last Sunday was a horror show, though, with Cincinnati suffering seven three-and-outs on its first eight possessions in a 27-0 loss to the Colts.